Asked by Aerial Ayler on May 22, 2024

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Describe the factors that contribute to high-quality child care.

High-Quality Child Care

Child care services that provide a safe, nurturing environment for children, with activities and programs that support their developmental needs.

Factors

Elements or conditions that contribute to a result or situation, often seen in the context of mathematical, scientific, or social studies.

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himanshu malhotraMay 23, 2024
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A good answer would include the following key points:
-The care providers are well trained,preferably with bachelor's degrees.
-The child-care center has an appropriate overall size and ratio of care providers to children.Single groups should not have more than 14 to 20 children,and there should be no more than 5 to 10 3-year-olds per caregiver,or 7 to 10 4- or 5-year-olds per caregiver.
-The child-teacher ratio should be 10:1 or better.
-The curriculum of a child-care facility is not left to chance but is carefully planned out and coordinated among the teachers.
-The language environment is rich,with a great deal of conversation.
-The caregivers are sensitive to children's emotional and social needs,and they know when and when not to intervene.
-Materials and activities are age appropriate.
-Basic health and safety standards are followed.
-Children should be screened for vision,hearing,and health problems.
-At least one meal a day should be served.
-The facility should provide at least one family support service.